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News.com.au
16 hours ago
- News.com.au
Inside world's ‘creepiest' island with 160,000 abandoned corpses where tourists are banned from stepping foot
The world's 'creepiest' island is littered with hundreds of thousands of abandoned corpses and intrepid travellers are barred from entering. Poveglia sits just off the coast of Venice and is comprised of three small areas, each as creepy as the last. One includes countless crumbling derelict buildings, one was once used as a military fort and the third is barely visible after being covered by overgrown plants. And it is because of those unstable buildings that tourists are banned from setting foot on the spine-tingling patch of land. Rare exceptions are made for official reasons, such as research or filming. The reason for the island's spooky reputation is what is was used for in centuries past. In the 18th century, Poveglia was used as a quarantine station during outbreaks of the plague. People were dragged kicking and screaming to the island if they showed even the slightest symptoms of the Black Death, according to local tales. The 18-acre plot was also used as a mass burial ground, where some 160,000 victims are thought to have been burned to stop the spread of the disease. It has been said that even to this day, human ash from these cremations make up more than 50 per cent of the island's soil. British urban explorers Matt Nadin, 40, and Andy Thompson, 54, filmed themselves visiting areas of the island that have been left untouched for decades in 2020. Then duo posted the footage to their YouTube channel, Finders Beepers History Seekers, where they can often be found exploring abandoned and historic places of interest. Matt said: 'It was really, really eerie. 'You could tell even the taxi driver was scared, not just of the police but of the place itself, he couldn't get away quick enough. 'The island is so full of dark, dark history, a hell of a lot of people died there and you really get a sense of the horrors that took place there while you're walking around. 'They burnt all the bodies and left them where they lay. The island has never really been cleared properly or anything so everything has just been left. 'Later on, when it was turned into an asylum, and because people were shoved there out of the way of prying eyes, they started to do experiments on them, horrible, horrible stuff. 'Whilst we were there, we heard the bell toll and that was quite spooky, that did actually freak me out a little bit. It was like an omen or something. 'The whole place was just really weird and eerie although you could tell from the tiles and the archways it would have been a beautiful building originally. 'You could see that hardly anyone had set foot there for years because there is no graffiti or anything it's all just natural decay. 'Nature has really taken over and it was really typical of a horror movie with all the vines and creepers. 'Definitely an experience I won't forget in a hurry.'
The Sun
03-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Mystery surrounds ‘abandoned' Center Parcs lodges left to rot with algae on windows and furniture still inside
EERIE footage shows an abandoned Center Parcs building that has been left to rot, with furniture still inside it. 4 4 Center Parcs may be a popular family friendly holiday destination but this lodge looks more like something out of a zombie apocalypse film. Algae covers the dirty patio windows, whilst overgrown plants have taken over the outside area. Exposed brick on the outside wall makes the buildings look like they were never finished whilst dirt covers the interior of the lodges. The lodges are situated at Kempervennen in the Netherlands, a popular resort which boasts two large lakes, "endless activities" and even an "indoor snow hall". The website for the Dutch holiday resort features adverts for stylish modern cottages, featuring TVs, huge patio doors and chic kitchens, with no mention of the abandoned cottages. The video of the decaying buildings was posted by author V S Nelson (vsnelson_author), who explained: "It's part of the park that's not used. "It's not even on the map." It is not clear why the cottages have been abandoned, or whether there are any plans to do anything with the buildings. The video has attracted the attention of social media users, who rushed to the comments section to share their thoughts on the dilapidated buildings. One person said: "Didn't know there was a partially built centre parcs!" A second person said: "Where on site was this was? Abandoned theme park left 'frozen in time' where stranded Orca whales and bottlenose dolphins have been left to rot "I was there a few months ago would love to take a look." Another person commented: "I hope your lodge didn't look like this." Despite the abandoned buildings, Kempervennen, where cottages start from 197 euros a night has countless good reviews, with TripAdvisor users rating it 3.7 stars overall. One person said: "Wonderful! We rented a cottage for four, with a stream at the bottom of the garden, surrounded by trees. "If you love nature, this is for you!" A second person said: "Brilliant stay. "The cottage was clean and comfortable with plenty of appliances for self catering." A third person said: "For us, this will always be a special place. "Nice park, quiet with lots of greenery and a nice environment." Center Parcs has been contacted for comment 4
Daily Mail
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside James Corden's abandoned £8million mansion that's been left to 'rot' after being invaded by vandals
It was once an impressive family estate which sat proudly among acres of stunning scenery in Oxfordshire. But now James Corden 's UK mansion which he planned to demolish and turn into an £8million new home has seen better days after it was 'abandoned' by the star. The British comedian and actor had planned to replace the structure with a six-bedroom pile with a pool and spa. But this week it was announced Corden is set to return to the US for a 17-week run on Broadway in New York, for a play. Newly emerged photographs reveal the state of the derelict house, showing an eerily empty indoor swimming pool littered with dirt and leaves. Meanwhile, the floors of the mansion can be seen covered in smashed glass and debris while the outside of the property is overgrown and haggard. Locals in quaint surrounding villages fear the star's building project will never be completed. Jayne Worral has been the landlady of The Bull pub in nearby Wargrave since 1980 and said it would be 'sacrilege' for Corden to leave the property empty. Jayne, 72, said: 'He should live in it or sell it so a family can live in it. It's shameful to buy anywhere with that sort of standing and then have no one benefit from living in it. He should be ashamed. It's not fair. 'I'm 72 and society has changed so much - it's all money, money, money, me, me, me. We have a good community here, but so many local shops have closed down because people live such isolated lives.' One resident said: 'People like James Corden think they can do what they want. 'We need people actually living in the properties around here and then contributing locally. Not having grand plans and then leaving the country. We need certainty. 'He created a huge fuss around wanting the plans to go through how he wanted. How he is leaving. What is going on? 'That would be a lovely house and surroundings for someone local.' Sue Harris, who has worked in a local shop in nearby Henley since 1997, agreed that it would be a shame if the celebrity left the house derelict. She said: 'It would be a shame if he left it empty, as we get a lot of characters wanting to live here. We've had Liam Gallagher come in with the kids, he was lovely. You never know who is going to walk through the door.' But Sue said she was worried that the property purchases of the mega-wealthy like Mr Corden were making Henley and the surrounding villages unaffordable for working people who had been brought up in the area. She said: 'My daughter rents in Henley and she pays more than our mortgage. It's all these posh people moving here, pushing up prices.' Sue added she had never met Mr Corden, but thought he was being 'arrogant' with his behaviour around the property and his previous long-running planning dispute. She said: 'Everything goes his way, he's fine. But if he doesn't get his way, he throws the dolly out the pram.' But a builder who lived locally said he had met Mr Corden several times as his dad had attended Holmer Green Senior School near High Wycombe with the celebrity. He said: 'He's a lovely bloke - but to just buy a house and never live in it, that's mental. But he's rich, so he lives a different lifestyle.' Martin Walker, 78, said: 'I wouldn't know James Corden is he were to fall on my head. But I know the plot of land and the area. I wish he would tear it down. I hate the look of the place. It's a great circular thing. It's not doing anyone any good.' One of James' representatives told MailOnline the star had no plans to move back to the states 'full time.' In January last year, experts also warned that the area nearby was littered with Roman and prehistoric finds, with archaeological work to be done to find out whether there are any historic settlements on the site of Corden's Templecombe House. To undertake the vast build, James would have had to comply with dozens of regulations to safeguard local wildlife and trees, according to The Sun. Mr Corden is set to return to the US to star in the revival of the play ART, due to open in Broadway's Music Box theatre on September 16. The TV star had spent eight years living in the United States and returned home in 2023 along with his wife Julia and their three children. He had a long run on one of American TV's most influential programmes, The Late Late Show. When speaking about leaving his LA home in 2022 he said: 'I love being in Los Angeles. I love it but we always knew it would be an adventure and not a final destination.'
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Iconic theatre where film & TV legends including Ken Dodd & Charlie Chaplin once performed left abandoned for 17 years
HAUNTING IMAGES have emerged of a once-iconic theatre which featured legends including Ken Dodd and Charlie Chaplin. Images of the abandoned Tameside Hippodrome in Manchester show the venue riddled with peeling wallpaper, dusty seats and worn carpets. 4 4 Eerie snaps also show the former control room stuffed with technical equipment as well as a refreshment stand complete with a price list of available drinks and snacks when revellers packed the venue. The images were captured by Urban Explorer Chloe Urbex. The gaff was designed by architect William Barlow and opened to the public in 1903. It was initially used as a theatre where it was used to house music hall acts, pantomimes and live performances. Three decades later, it was renovated and became a cinema when the popularity of film exploded. However, the spot fell into disrepair during the 1970s when appetite for film started to decline but was restored a decade later. It reopened in 1993, this time as the Tameside Hippodrome operating as a theatre once again, hosting a variety of events including plays, musicals, and concerts. The theatre's restoration efforts aimed to preserve its Edwardian features while modernising its facilities. 'I found it online and just climbed in an open window,' said Chloe. 'The atmosphere was quite scary as I went during the storm. Inside eerie hidden tunnels beneath busy street in Glasgow city centre 'The place is now decayed, eerie inside. 'It is like a time capsule. 'I love capturing the decay of places like this. 'I felt happy getting to document the hippodrome. 'Originally opened as the Ashton Hippodrome in 1903, the building was designed by architect William Barlow and served as a theatre. 'It was a popular venue for music hall acts, pantomimes, and live performances. 'Other people think the photos are cool. 'There were some scary moments with pigeons flying around it sounded like people were inside. 'The interesting thing about the explore was that it was relatively in good condition, it has been abandoned since 2008.' 4
CBC
22-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Fire at old hospital in Sudbury deemed suspicious
Social Sharing A fire at an old building in Sudbury is being treated as suspicious. On Wednesday evening, fire crews were called to the old St. Joseph's Hospital building on Paris Street. A fire was burning on the second floor. "Crews worked for several hours to gain access to the property, get our tools, equipment and get water onto that fire as quickly as possible," deputy fire chief Jesse Oshell said. He said the fire was extinguished around 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning. As for the cause, Oshell said crews believe combustible materials left from a former movie production scene are to blame. "We suspect that it was that material that was on fire," he said. "We do feel that it is suspicious because the hospital is abandoned. There is no occupancy there for certain, and that material has been there for some time." Oshell said police have been notified about the fire. He added fire officials have also been in contact with Panoramic Properties, the owner of the building, as well as the city. "We want to make sure that it is still a safe structure to be there," he said. "We've shared those concerns with our partners in the city at building services who are experts at that and we'll see what the next steps are. We want to make sure that the building is sound at this point in time until such time as Panoramic is going to be doing something with it." Panoramic purchased the property in 2010 but little has been done with it since then. Last fall, the company said it is moving forward with plans to build housing on the site, but was unable to say when demolition of the building would take place.
